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In this candid and deeply personal episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil explore what it means to find and use your voice, especially in midlife, in leadership, and in systems that were never built with us in mind.

From perimenopause to purpose, silence to self-expression, they unpack the physical, emotional, and energetic ways our voices get stifled... and how to reclaim them with intention and integrity.

If you’re ready to stop swallowing your truth and start speaking in ways that feel real, grounded, and powerful... this episode is for you.

“You’re not too quiet. You’re discerning.” — Kim Romain

“I’m tired of being told how to do life by people who don’t know me.” — Louise Neil

Key Takeaways:

• You don’t have to be loud to be powerful
• Midlife can spark a deeper connection to your voice
• Feeling stuck in your throat is often a sign of misalignment
• Your body gives you clues when your voice isn’t being heard
• Human Design can help explain how your voice works
• You get to choose how, when, and where to speak
• Reclaiming your voice is an act of alignment and power

Key Moments:

00:00 – Welcomes and Introductions

05:05 – Using Your Voice with Intention

09:57 – Shifting from Public Sharing to Intimate Conversations

13:05 – When Leaders Don’t Want to Add to the Noise

14:30 – Listening vs. Speaking: The Midlife Reclamation

17:44 – The No-F*cks Fifties and Finding Your Fire

20:16 – The Power of Saying What’s on Your Mind

21:11 – Human Design, Throat Centers, and Communication Blocks

24:51 – Aligning the Head, Throat, and Body

29:18 – Slowing Down and Staying Intentional

33:58 – Why Some Spaces Feel Unsafe to Speak In

38:14 – Finding the Right Room and Doing the Inner Work

Join a circle of changemakers committed to leading with purpose, presence and ease inside Kim's Rising Visionaries mentorship program.

Reclaim your career and confidence during midlife through Louise's Rise & Redefine program.

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